New concepts

Why San Churro believes there’s a big opportunity in a smaller format

The dessert brand says this is a natural step in its aggressive expansion plans.

Why Italian Street Kitchen moved towards an elevated dining experience

The brand saw the need to reinvent itself to something more as the fast-casual space became crowded.

Why KFC is building the ‘restaurant of the future’

KFC unveils the newly renovated South Penrith that features a more sustainable restaurant.

Grill’d opens first halal-certified restaurant

This marks the burger brand’s 164th restaurant.

Grab-and-go concepts could evolve faster with vending machines

Dr Dough drops the first-ever doughnut vending machine in Australia

Zarraffa’s rolls out first drive-thru only concept

The new model is a cheaper alternative for franchisers.

Red Rooster releases new TYPOGRAPHY apparel collection

The new apparel collection also comes with new merch.

Concept Eight launches chicken brand Dante’s Hot Chicken

This is the 10th concept the brand operator has released.

Red Rooster and Thongs Australia meet on an iconic collaboration

The two have created limited edition footwear for customers.

Korean dessert cafe Sulbing to open takeaway-centric outlet in Melbourne, eyes interstate growth

Sulbing launched in Seoul in 2013 and has since grown to over 500 franchises.

Concept Eight eyes share of growing plant-based food segment with two new virtual brands

Expansion for both Nature’s Wok and Plant Patty is expected to be announced in coming weeks.

Food hall, dark kitchen hybrid concept opens in Melbourne

Ezikitchen is currently accepting new applications from brands to join the venue.

This concept is looking to lead the country’s “untapped” chicken wings segment

Wingtopia co-founder Darren Faulkner details his vision for his latest brand and why smaller footprints are their path forward.

American chicken wing concept to debut in WA

Wingtopia is also seeking franchisees to grow the brand.